Chickies Rock History Tour

Activity
Spring 2021|#5937

All ages, Mixed
Hobbies & InterestsFamily

Description

Rivertownes Pa USA and Lancaster County Parks are jointly offering a tour of the industrial and geologic history within the Chickies Historic District. A visit to the Musselman - Vesta Furnace Center will provide the background for a walk along the Northwest River Trail to appreciate ruins relating to the strikingly recent history of iron furnaces in the area. Naturalist Mary Ann Schlegel will also reveal an underlying geologic story of life on a beach along a long-gone ocean during the walk. Dress for the weather and plan to cover about 1.5 miles. Meet at the parking lot located at 29 Furnace Road, Marietta, 17547. Register online or call (717) 295-2055 to register and prepay by noon on Friday, March 26. $4.00 per person.

Activity meeting dates

Mar 27, 2021
Sat1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

More Information

SupervisorTammy Agesen
Number of sessions1

Registration dates

Jan 28, 2021 to Mar 26, 2021 12:00 PM
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Notes
Dress for the weather and for walking about 1.5 miles on the Northwest River Trail. Meet at the Furnace Road Day Use area /NWRT parking lot located at 29 Furnace Road, Marietta, 17547.